SAT
28
NOV
Wreath Making
Make your own wreath to welcome the Advent season into your home. [Add details from the flyer: cost, materials and booking]
YOU ARE INVITED.
ChristmasatGreyfriars
Carols by candlelight, a nativity full of shepherds and the quiet wonder of Christmas Eve. Come as you are, everyone is welcome.
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Beer & Carols
Family Christmas Experience
Traditional Carols
Tots & Toast
Youth Christmas Party
Reflective Carols
Carols at Greyfriars
Nativity
Christmas Eve Communion
Christmas Celebration
Beer & Carols
Family Christmas Experience
Traditional Carols
Tots & Toast
Youth Christmas Party
Reflective Carols
Carols at Greyfriars
Nativity
Christmas Eve Communion
Christmas Celebration
A WARM WELCOME
Whoever you are, there's a place for you this Christmas.
Christmas can be full of joy, full of busyness and sometimes full of sadness too. Whatever this season holds for you, our doors are open. Come and sing your heart out, find a quiet moment, bring the kids along or simply come and see what Christmas is all about.
BEFORE ADVENT · SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER
Slow down and prepare your heart
Two creative workshops in the Atrium to help you make space for reflection and prayer in the run up to Christmas.
SAT
28
NOV
Make Your Own Advent Art Journal
Make your own Advent art journal, a space to slow down, reflect and prepare your heart for Christmas. Through colour, collage and quiet creativity, make time for prayer and the hope and joy of the Christmas story. No artistic experience is needed, just a willingness to have a go.
DECEMBER 2026
What's on this Christmas?
Some events need booking, others you can simply turn up to. Look out for the booking badges below.
Please note: there is no 9.30am service on Sunday 20 December.
FRI
4
DEC
Beer & Carols
Join us at the Greyfriars Pub for an evening of Christmas carols as we begin the Christmas season together!
The Greyfriars Pub
SUN
13
DEC
Family Christmas Experience
A fun, interactive experience for children and their families. Come along for an exciting journey as the Christmas story comes to life!
SUN
13
DEC
Traditional Carols
Join us for an evening of carols old and new, led by choir, organ and orchestra.
WED
16
DEC
Tots & Toast Christmas Special
Celebrate Christmas with a special edition of Tots and Toast! Join us at church for Christmas-themed stories, songs and fun activities for little ones under 4s as we celebrate the birth of Jesus together.
THU
17
DEC
Youth Christmas Party
Get ready for our Youth Christmas Party! An evening of food, games and fun with friends as we celebrate Christmas together.
SUN
20
DEC
Reflective Carols
Step away from the rush and join us for a peaceful, contemplative Christmas service.
There is no 9.30am service today
SUN
20
DEC
Carols at Greyfriars
Join us for an evening of carols, readings and Christmas joy, perfect for adults and older children.
Doors open at 3.30pm and 5.30pm
THU
24
DEC
Nativity
Celebrate Christmas Eve with our family nativity service! Come dressed as your favourite nativity character and join us as we retell the story of the very first Christmas.
THU
24
DEC
Christmas Eve Communion
Join us for our 11.15pm communion and begin Christmas in a calm, sacred moment of worship.
FRI
25
DEC
Christmas Celebration
Join us on Christmas morning for a family-friendly celebration with worship, communion and plenty of joy!
SUN
27
DEC
All Together Service
One all together service at 10.30am, all welcome.
ALL SEASON LONG
More of Christmas at Greyfriars
Christmas playlist
Carols old and new, chosen by our worship team. Press play while you wrap presents, cook dinner or take a quiet moment.
Listen to the playlist →Christmas books
Thoughtful gifts and reflective reads for Advent from the Greyfriars bookshop. Plus an author event in the last week of November [date and author TBC].
Browse the bookshop →Christmas shop
Cards, gifts and seasonal treats in our little Christmas shop in the Atrium. Open [days and times TBC].
Find out more →
NEW YEAR · JANUARY 2027
Christmas got you wondering?
Alpha is a chance to explore life, faith and the big questions over food and good conversation. No pressure, no question off limits. Our next course starts in January [date TBC].
Can we pray for you?
Christmas stirs up all kinds of feelings. If something is on your heart, our prayer team would love to pray for you. Share as much or as little as you like.
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THIS CHRISTMAS
Come & See
Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EH. Find out where to park, what to expect and where to take the kids.